For a truly Western experience in the wilds of Wyoming, head to a day ranch. Enjoy the family-friendly fun of playing horseshoes, learn the art of roping, and immerse yourself in the authentic lifestyle of the Old West. Day Ranches offer a taste of truly authentic activities, from open fire cookouts to trail rides and jaw-droppingly beautiful preserved National Forest scenery.
Extend your old-school Western experience with cozy ranch accommodations. Cody Yellowstone’s guest, dude, and working ranches offer multi-day itineraries of horseback riding, fishing, and hiking our wild landscape.
Accommodations
Elephant Head Lodge is a AAA Double Diamond approved, small log-cabin mountain resort located just 11.7 miles east of Yellowstone National Park in the Shoshone National Forest. The lodge and most of the cabins are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The lodge, restaurant, and the “Trapper” cabin were all built in the 1920's by Buffalo Bill Cody’s niece, Josephine Thurston and her husband Harry W. Thurston.
Restaurants
Local hometown fresh pizza in Powell, Wyoming with local favorites.
Outdoor Recreation
Gradient is a paddle sports retail, rental and instructional center offering kayaks, canoe, rafts, and stand-up paddle bords for sale and rent. We also offer guided trips and kayak and SUP board instruction.
Restaurants
Roosters Cafe is a unique country breakfast and lunch concept serving a variety of delicious meals!
Shopping
"HEAD TO TOE WESTERN WEAR FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY"
Western wear for the whole family. Boot, hats, clothing, gifts and jewelry. Located in historic downtown Cody.
Arts & Entertainment
Non-profit art gallery/gift shop featuring fine artwork and crafts of regional artists and artisons. Original art, pottery, photography, wood, mosaics and jewelry. Representing over 175 artisits. Open to the public.
History & Culture
Explore authentic curated stories told by real people through GPS-based, self-guided audio tours.
Explore the storied wild west history of the town founded by the legendary Buffalo Bill: https://travelstorys.com/tours/historic-downtown-cody
Cody to Fishing Bridge in Yellowstone National Park—Through Wapiti, Sylvan Pass, and the East Entrance to Yellowstone: https://travelstorys.com/tours/cody-to-yellowstone
Hemingway Highways - The man the myth: https://travelstorys.com/tours/hemingway-highways-cody
Recently added Chief Joseph Scenic Byway.
Restaurants
Casual, sports grill and bar with outdoor pet and child friendly patio, retail shop and drive-through.
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